Managing Death: International Perspectives

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Focusing on the often-overlooked aspect of death management practices, this book explores the rituals and methods surrounding death and body disposal. It challenges the notion that grief and bereavement are solely individual experiences by situating them within broader social and institutional contexts. By analyzing diverse cultural practices globally, the work offers an international perspective that enhances the understanding of dying, death, and the complexities of bereavement, emphasizing the interconnectedness of social arrangements in these experiences.